Why DDR5 RAM is so expensive now?

DDR5 Memory is pricey due to the surging demand from AI server farms and data centers, which has caused a global memory shortage. This has led memory manufacturers to prioritize more profitable server-grade memory like HBM (high-Bandwidth Memory) over consumer-grade DDR5, drastically reducing supply for consumers while simultaneously causing the prices for both DDR5 and DDR4 to increase.

Does this product come with a pair of sticks?

Yes, this product comes as a dual-channel kit, which includes 2 sticks of 16GB each.

does this work in z790 motherboard?

The product is recommended for use with Intel 600 Series / Intel B660 / Intel Z490 / Intel Z590 / Intel Z690 motherboards. There is no mention of compatibility with the Z790 motherboard.

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GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) LGA 1851, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2, PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4, WIFI7, 2.5GbE LAN, EZ-Latch

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CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600) Desktop Memory Model CMH32GX5M2B5200C40

Name: CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600) Desktop Memory Model CMH32GX5M2B5200C40
Uploaded: 2026-07-21
Description: CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB) 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600) Desktop Memory Model CMH32GX5M2B5200C40

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Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB)

32GB (2 x 16GB)
64GB (2 x 32GB)
16GB (2 x 8GB)

Speed: DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)

DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800)
DDR5 6000 (PC5 48000)
DDR5 6200 (PC5 49600)
DDR5 6400 (PC5 51200)
DDR5 7000 (PC5 56000)
DDR5 7200 (PC5 57600)

Cas Latency: CL40|Black RGB

CL28|Black RGB
CL30|Black RGB
CL30|Black RGB Blossom
CL30|White RGB
CL30|White RGB Blossom
CL32|Black RGB
CL32|White RGB
CL34|Black RGB
CL34|White RGB
CL36|Black RGB
CL36|White RGB
CL40|Black RGB
CL40|White RGB
CL40|White RGB Dual NE
CL40|Black RGB Dual NE
CL40|Gray RGB Dual
CL38|Black RGB Dual
CL38|Gray RGB Dual
CL36|White RGB Dua NEl
CL36|White RGB Dual
CL36|White RGB Dual NE
CL36|Black RGB Dual
CL36|Black RGB Dual NE
CL36|Gray RGB Dual
CL32|White RGB Dual
CL32|Gray RGB Dual
CL30|White RGB Dual
CL30|Gray RGB Dual
CL28|Gray RGB Dual

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DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
Timing 40-40-40-77
CAS Latency CL40
Voltage 1.25V

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Brand	CORSAIR
Series	Vengeance RGB
Model	CMH32GX5M2B5200C40

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Capacity	32GB (2 x 16GB)
Type	288-Pin PC RAM
Speed	DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
CAS Latency	CL40
Timing	40-40-40-77
Voltage	1.25V
Multi-channel Kit	Dual Channel Kit
BIOS/Performance Profile	Intel XMP 3.0
Color	Black
Heat Spreader	Yes
Features	Welcome to the Cutting-Edge of Performance: Push the limits of your system like never before with CORSAIR DDR5 memory, unlocking even faster frequencies, greater capacities, and higher CPU processing. Dynamic Ten-Zone RGB Lighting: Illuminate your system with ten individually addressable, ultra-bright RGB LEDs per module, encased in a panoramic light bar for vivid RGB lighting from any viewing angle. Create and Customize: Choose from dozens of preset lighting profiles, or create your own in iCUE. Custom Intel XMP 3.0 Profiles: Customize and save your own XMP profiles via iCUE to tailor performance by app or task for greater efficiency. Maximum Bandwidth and Tight Response Times: Optimized for peak performance on the latest Intel DDR5 motherboards. Custom Performance PCB: Provides the highest signal quality for the greatest level of performance and stability. Tightly Screened Memory: Carefully screened memory chips for extended overclocking potential. Onboard Voltage Regulation: Enables easier, more finely-tuned, and more stable overclocking through CORSAIR iCUE software than previous generation motherboard control. Powerful CORSAIR iCUE Software: Dynamic RGB lighting control synchronized across your entire iCUE setup, real-time temperature and frequency readings, onboard voltage regulation, and custom XMP profiles. Stylish Solid Aluminum Heatspreader: Efficiently conducts heat away from your memory, with refined VENGEANCE styling to fit the look of modern systems.
Recommend Use	Intel 600 Series / Intel B660 / Intel Z490 / Intel Z590 / Intel Z690
LED Color	RGB

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First Listed on Newegg	July 19, 2022

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